Perennial, horticulture’s occupational charity, is broadening the scope of its work by merging with the Royal Fund for Gardeners’ Children (RFGC).
Established in 1886, the RFGC provides help for children of horticulturists who have lost one or both parents or whose families are experiencing difficult circumstances, with the aim of ensuring that they are not disadvantaged by their situation and can benefit from the educational opportunities open to them. Annually, the charity provides £50,000 of grants for such children; these young people will now have the additional support of Perennial’s casework and debt advice team.
Perennial’s Chairman Sir Roger Singleton - a former Chief Executive of Barnardo’s - said: “The welfare and interests of children has been at the heart of this decision; the merger will ensure a seamless service for the greater benefit of both the children and adults within any family that we help.”
Terry Read, outgoing Chairman of the RFGC, said: “This is the best decision we could have made for the children who are in our care now and in the future. These youngsters are often facing extremely difficult circumstances; they need and deserve all the support we can give.”
Donations can continue to be made to the Royal Fund for Gardeners’ Children through Perennial. For further information visit www.perennial.org.uk .
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